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"I could hardly listen to that song when we were recording it - it made me ill": the Eagles song that was written as a warning but heard as a celebration

Life In The Fast Lane was built on a swaggering riff from Joe Walsh, with a title that reflected the craziness of the Eagles

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Jon Bon Jovi’s honest playlist: ‘You couldn’t help but learn the moves to Gangnam Style’

The arena rock frontman on his friendship with Ed Sheeran, an embarrassing early Christmas song, and the 80s hit he wishes he’d written

The Guardian - UK

“I look over to the side and see Joe Walsh while we’re playing Rocky Mountain Way, and I’m transported back to being a kid in my bedroom”: Vince Gill on flying high with the Eagles – and why every vintage gear dealer has him on speed dial

Vince Gill joins us to explain why he’s perfectly happy “ripping powerchords for Joe”, what makes rhythm guitar more important than lead and how to move up the vintage guitar ladder

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"It was a gift. It came from that mysterious place that lyrics sometimes come from": The Tom Petty reject that gave Don Henley the ultimate song of lost innocence

From an unwanted demo came Don Henley's Boys Of Summer, a song that aches with nostalgia and innocence

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"He didn't tap a foot or move his head or anything. He listened to it all the way through and I thought he hated it": when an Eagle, Heartbreaker, Roger Linn and an Oberheim OB-X combined forces for a pop masterpiece – the Boys Of Summer story

Tom Petty rejected Mike Campbell's synth and drum machine demo, Don Henley didn't make that mistake… but the 1984 hit had other obstacles to overcome

MusicRadar

The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style

If you've ever promised yourself that, one of these nights you're gonna play like the Eagles, take it easy... This video and tab lesson has everything you need to take your playing to the limit one more time

Guitar World

Eagles Lyrics Ownership Case Ends In Dramatic Dismissal

New York prosecutors drop charges in Eagles' 'Hotel California' lyrics case, revealing surprising turn of events.

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Charges dropped against three accused of trying to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

Case collapsed after emails came to light that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial’s fairness

The Guardian - US

“I’m old enough to know that the Top 40 is a fickle mistress. I have no desire to get caught on that treadmill”: Bruce Hornsby on The Way It Is, having a hit with Don Henley and being “the Sid Vicious of the accordion world”

As he releases a new album with experimental chamber ensemble, yMusic, the singer-songwriter and pianist looks back on his storied career

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Trisha Yearwood Reunites With Don Henley At Austin City Limits

Trisha Yearwood's induction into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame with a special performance by Don Henley and other renowned musicians.

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Eagles Lyrics Ownership Dispute Unfolds In Court

Eagles co-founder Don Henley disputes auction of iconic song lyrics in ongoing trial involving rare-book dealer and rock enthusiasts.

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Don Henley Testifies In Court Regarding Stolen Lyrics Papers

Don Henley testifies in court over stolen Eagles lyrics and revisits his 1980 arrest for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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Trial Surrounding Alleged Theft Of Eagles' 'Hotel California' Lyrics

Criminal trial reveals complex web of events surrounding stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics drafts and legal battles over ownership.

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Bring your alibis: battle over Eagles’ Hotel California lyrics goes to court

Three men accused of conspiracy over possession of handwritten lyrics to songs from hit 70s album stand trial in New York

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"Hotel California" lyrics trial begins

Opening statements are slated to begin on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Lyrics to Eagles’ Hotel California at centre of rare New York criminal trial

Lawyers for Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski say ‘no crime has actually taken place’

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Trial Begins For Alleged Scheme Involving Eagles Lyrics

Trial in New York involving disputed Eagles lyrics, defendants accused of obstructing Don Henley's reclamation efforts.

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Billy Joel explains why he wouldn’t ask Paul McCartney to be in his supergroup, but says he would call Sting, Don Henley and John Mayer

The Piano Man also reveals that he has a lot of time for Ringo Starr and Jimmy Page, and that, during the We Are The World recording, Cyndi Lauper told him that she thought the song sounded “like a Pepsi commercial”

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Iron Maiden's Powerslave at 40 and the Greatest Albums of 1984: Only in the historic new issue of Classic Rock

Also in this issue: Mick Mars, Tony Clarkin, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Spinal Tap, Ace Frehley, Big Country, Frankie Miller, Don Henley, Blackberry Smoke and much more

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"I was stunned and hurt. I can't begin to describe the feeling of betrayal": What happened when Don Henley joined Guns N' Roses

It's early 1989, and Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has just entered rehab: the only problem is, the band are booked to play the American Music Awards

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"Bella Donna had the formula for success: a singer from huge band, a top-notch producer, and a who's who of musicians": Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks

Featuring stellar duets with Tom Petty and Don Henley, Bella Donna established Stevie Nicks as a star in her own right, away from the Fleetwood Mac soap opera

The Guardian - UK

Gruff Rhys: ‘We sold the Super Furry Animals tank to Don Henley from the Eagles’

The Welsh musician, composer and film-maker answers your questions about partying with Oasis, sponsoring Cardiff City FC and getting the old band back together

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“During the 70s, every morning I woke up and thought: ‘This could end today’”: the epic story of how the Eagles became America’s Band

The Eagles’ Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit look back on their band’s rollercoaster career

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"Musicians hear chemistry"

From Carole King's "It's Too Late" to Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty," these four men helped create those hits

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"Hotel California is six minutes, the intro is a minute long, it stops in the middle with no drums, and you've got a two-minute guitar solo at the end. It's the absolute wrong format for a single" – Don Felder on the story of an Eagles classic

The writing, recording of the iconic '70s anthem

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